1880s (Noun)
Meaning
The decade from 1880 to 1889.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The 1880s were marked by a significant increase in immigration to the United States.
- In the 1880s, the widespread adoption of the telephone revolutionized communication.
- The 1880s saw a surge in the growth of urban centers and industrialization.
- Many notable authors, including Mark Twain and Charles Dickens, published major works during the 1880s.
- The British Empire continued to expand during the 1880s, with colonies established in East Africa and Southeast Asia.